541 Concert (The Guys)
Thanks to everyone who helped with or attended the concert! We had over 400 people there, so we quickly outgrew the chapel. It was an experience I will never forget. In fact, I am constantly amazed at how God chooses to bless the FCCN worship ministry beyond my expectations. I was thinking we might have 100 or so people in the chapel. To my surprise, and glory to God, the people just kept on coming in for the concert. My brain is just too small to comprehend the power of God. The people responded well and I thought everyone did a great job. I enjoyed it, even though we did a lot of country music. Thanks again everyone!
541 will begin singing in the community, which is all part of our 2009 vision: serving the community through the arts and acts of kindness. It's a simple idea: we'll perform some quality music and the invite them to a worship service at FCCN. Hopefully we'll see the unchurched become fully devoted followers of Jesus!
2009 Vision: Impacting the Community Through the Arts and Acts of Kindness
Two events coming up this month! Here's the skinny:
WORSHIP NIGHT : This Saturday Night!
EVERYONE young and old is invited to come make a joyful noise at our next Worship Night, on Saturday evening, May 9. We often get asked, "So when are you going to do another one of those worship nights?" It's coming up quick, so write it on your calendar now! Join us for some high-energy singing and "interactive" worship, in a more intimate setting, with your hometown XP Band. Whether you are 15, 35, or 65, you'll want to be a part of it. Saturday, May 9, at 6 pm, upstairs in the high school room. As always, we're encouraging kids to worship with their parents, but even if your children might be too young for that, bring 'em out! We'll have child care as well.
EVERYONE young and old is invited to come make a joyful noise at our next Worship Night, on Saturday evening, May 9. We often get asked, "So when are you going to do another one of those worship nights?" It's coming up quick, so write it on your calendar now! Join us for some high-energy singing and "interactive" worship, in a more intimate setting, with your hometown XP Band. Whether you are 15, 35, or 65, you'll want to be a part of it. Saturday, May 9, at 6 pm, upstairs in the high school room. As always, we're encouraging kids to worship with their parents, but even if your children might be too young for that, bring 'em out! We'll have child care as well.
Questions? Contact Eric Rudisill erudisill@cphandheld.com or Scott Lehman 'scott_lehman@yahoo.com'
Chicken and Music (Saturday, May 16)
What more could you want? The FCCN Worship Ministry Small Group will be performing at the Chick-fil- a at Crosspoint in Evansville. The Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at 3:00 pm. The festivities will start that morning and continue into the early afternoon. There will also be a story telling group, a magician, and a dance group. So go ahead and gather up the family and come enjoy some Chicken and Music!
Value of the Month: Relational Evangelism
The best way to "see lost people saved" is to be their friend first. They'll see your lifestyle of integrity, they'll notice the Holy Spirit at work in you, and especially see how much you care.
When I was in high school (we're talking ancient history here: late 90's), I got to personally baptize 5 of my closest friends. I remember lots of late night conversations about some pretty deep theological stuff: some questions I couldn't answer. But being a genuine friend was the most important thing. They eventually they came around (one young lady took 3 years!), and it was one of the greatest thrills of my life to see them become saved.
Because of the 2009 vision, you'll have some pretty cool events to invite your unchurched friends. They may not be ready to attend a worship service yet, but a 541 concert or a family fun day? That may be a Heaven sent opportunity...
Vacation? WHO Needs a Vacation?
Random blog thought: (I'll never forget serving at a previous church (which will remain nameless). In a staff meeting, I mentioned that I was taking a week of vacation, and the senior minister looked at me incredulously and said: "VACATION??????" Undeterred, I still took the week of vacation anyway.)
SO, I WILL be on vacation next week. So have a happy Mother's day...I'll probably blog again on May 18. No Cancun trip for the Foust family, BTW. We're really not going much of anywhere. Why not stick around Evansville during the 2nd week of May? It'll be 72 degrees all week! I'll think of you all, stuck in your offices, while I'm in our backyard, sipping lemonade, no shoes, no problemo.
Louis, can I borrow your xbox 360 next week?
Phill
Phill Foust
Minister of Worship
First Christian Church of Newburgh
4544 State Road 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 858-5000 ext. 208
Mobile: (812) 449-3474
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